The Stolen Olive

May 22, 2006

Please Pray For Connor

*UPDATED TO ADD, AGAIN* I had the honor of driving to the hospital, eating dinner with Barbara and hubby and I got to spend about 15 minutes in NICU with Connor. What a sweet and darling little boy. He kept making shapes with his mouth like he wanted so much to tell us something. I promised him I would come back and visit soon. His mom is supposed to be sending me pictures to post on here for all of you to see.

*UPDATED TO ADD* Baby Connor was transfered to the NICU in a hospital in DFW today. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

In April of last year I was honored to be a bridesmaid in my friend Barbara's wedding. She married a wonderful guy and they are the absolute cutest couple.

In October of last year we were excited to hear that this perfect couple were expecting a baby. Those of us on her mailing list were getting fairly regular updates and expecting a baby in July.

Saturday afternoon, while I was at home packing for the move, Barbara called me to get my address for a Baby Shower invitation. I thought her voice sounded worried and then she told me. She said that in the commotion she had lost my phone number and had been needing to get a hold of me for about a month.

Baby Connor was born on April 18th, three months early. Things were very touch-n-go for the first few weeks. He was only 2 lbs. 11oz. They are caring for him at the hospital in Waco until he gains some more weight and then they are going to transfer him to a Children's Hospital in DFW.

Connor is up to 3 pounds 8 ounces and Barbara is able to hold him for two hours a day. They are having to do lumbar punctures almost daily to help alleviate the fluid pressure on his brain. Barbara is living close to the hospital and her husband is only able to come over on Wednesday nights and weekends due to work.

Please offer up all the prayers and good wishes and vibes for these two sweet people and their darling baby.

She said she will send pictures, I will post one if she says it is ok. She was a regular reader of the blog and an infrequent commenter.

Barbara, if you see this, I love you and hubby. The two of you have been in my prayers since the day you told me Connor was on his way. I have called a few friends and now my blog friends and we are all praying for Connor to gain weight and get better soon.

Call me if you need anything at all. I will do anything I can.

Posted by FutureFoodTVStar at May 22, 2006 05:00 PM

Comments

Oh no! I will keep them in my thoughts. Keep us updated.

Posted by: Kami at May 22, 2006 10:09 AM

prayers coming their way.

Posted by: Football Widow at May 22, 2006 11:14 PM

Sending lots of love and prayers!

Posted by: Carrie at May 23, 2006 10:33 AM

Prayers are on the way!

My girl was 2 lbs 13 oz (5 week NICU stay)

My boy was 2 lbs 2 oz (14 week NICU stay)

Boys take longer to heal and grow. Neither one has any physical problems-both are healthy.

What your friend needs is company at the NICU, someone to hold her hand during procedures, food and drink for living at the NICU, someone to just listen, a ride to the NICU.

I literally lived at the NICU. God Bless!

Posted by: delaine at May 23, 2006 03:16 PM

Wow! I hope Connor continues to improve and I will definitely send lots of good thoughts that way.

Posted by: Suzie at May 26, 2006 10:06 PM

OMG....poor Conner and Mom/Dad. We will certainly keep them in our prayers.

Posted by: SuZan at May 30, 2006 07:24 AM